Spreadsheet sprawl
Critical processes live in spreadsheets only one person understands.
Sage alternative
Keep the accounts. Replace the spreadsheets around them.
Sage is solid accounting software. The problem is everything around it: quotes in Word, jobs in spreadsheets, stock on a whiteboard and customers in someone's inbox. CRM Lab builds one system for the rest of your business, connected to Sage or a modern alternative.
- Fixed price, written scope
- You own 100% of the code
- No per-seat licences
The problem
Sound familiar?
Re-keying
Orders and invoices typed in twice, with errors to match.
No live view
You only know how the month went after the accounts are done.
Desktop limits
Remote and mobile access is clunky or extra.
What we build
One system, shaped around your business.
Only the modules you need, connected from day one, with AI built into the workflow.
Sales & quoting
Quotes from your price list, turned into orders in one click.
Jobs & stock
Live job progress and stock levels everyone can see.
Invoicing that syncs
Invoices raised in your system and posted to Sage automatically.
Live dashboards
Sales, margin and cash position today, not next month.
Not sure what you need? We'll map it with you on a free 30-minute call.
Compare
Sage vs CRM Lab
| Sage | CRM Lab | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily operations | Spreadsheets and separate tools | One connected system |
| Data entry | Re-keyed into Sage | Synced automatically |
| Visibility | After month-end | Live, any device |
| AI | None | Built in: chasing, forecasting, summaries |
When Sage alone is enough
If you're a small team with simple invoicing and your accountant handles the rest, Sage on its own may be all you need. We usually help when the operational side (quotes, jobs, stock, customers) has outgrown spreadsheets.
How it works
From first call to go-live in weeks.
- Free systems audit30 minutes to map your tools, costs and pain points.
- Written scope & fixed priceExactly what we'll build, when, and for how much.
- Build in two-week sprintsWorking software every fortnight.
- Migrate & launchWe move your data and train your team.
- Support & evolveOptional flat-fee support, or take the code in-house.
Starting prices
- Custom CRMfrom £4,900
- Operations / ERPfrom £7,900
- Finance & invoicingfrom £3,900
- AI agentsfrom £1,900
- Integrationsfrom £1,500
- Portals & dashboardsfrom £2,900
Core Builds from £12,000. Optional support from £495/month, flat, whatever your headcount. Prices exclude VAT; every project is quoted in writing.
Get a fixed quoteFAQ
Questions we get asked
Do we have to leave Sage?
No. Most clients keep Sage (or move to Xero) for accounting and VAT, and we sync invoices, payments and customers automatically. If you want to switch, we handle the migration too.
Is it MTD compliant?
Your accounting package handles MTD submissions. Our system feeds it accurate data automatically.
Do we own the system?
Yes. On final payment the full source code and IP transfer to you. You can host it anywhere and hire anyone to work on it, so there's no lock-in.
How much does it cost?
Every project is fixed price, agreed in writing after a free audit. Typical Core Builds start from £12,000; single modules start from £1,500. There are no per-user licence fees.
How long does it take?
Most Core Builds go live in 6–12 weeks. We build in two-week sprints, so you see working software every fortnight.
Ready to see what it would look like for you?